It now appears, at select locations, Hertz is now offering travelers the chance to rent the Chevy Volt. This is a big step forward, not only for the rental industry, but for travelers who are looking to go green as well.

Hertz, which is the world’s largest general use airport car rental brand, has just announced that the first Chevy Volt rental was completed in Manhattan. Overall, the addition of the Volt to the company’s rental selection just further solidifies the company’s leadership position in providing great environmentally friendly cars to the general public.

So now some may be wondering what’s the big deal? However, environmentalist are quick to respond that this is a big step forward in many regards. They said that this is a move that is bigger than what some people may give it credit for. The environmentalist went on to say that this news is big, because it comes from Hertz, which is the world’s largest general use car rental brand. With Hertz making this big jump, it means that other car rental companies are going to have to start renting out eco-friendly cars in the near feature.

However, it is also a big step forward for travelers wishing to go green. Before, consumers did not have a choice. They had to use gas-powered cars. Now, as car rental companies start offering new vehicles, the consumer is given the choice to do what is right for the environment. Hopefully other companies will follow suit quickly. The more companies that are offering eco-friendly vehicles, the more travelers can opt to do the “right thing.”